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  Restitution

  Eliza Graham

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  February 1945. Europe is in ruins and the Red Army is searing its way across Germany’s eastern marches, revenging itself upon a petrified population. The war is over, but for some the fight for survival is only just beginning. Alix, the aristocratic daughter of a German resistance fighter, is alone and desperate to flee before the Reds come. But when a ferocious snowstorm descends she must return to the shelter of her abandoned ancestral home. There, she is shocked to find her childhood sweetheart Gregor. As old passions are rekindled, a couple break into the house to hide – the man, dressed in Gestapo uniform, is a stranger, but his companion is altogether more familiar. By morning, the blizzard has died down but the Reds are back. The woman and her Nazi escort are dead, and Gregor has vanished. Alone and terrified, Alix runs for her life, and embarks upon an extraordinary and heartbreaking journey. It will take sixty years and the fall of another empire – Communism – before the riddles of that fateful night can be deciphered. Restitution is a memorable novel about love and betrayal, hatred and heroism – a reminder that, even in the worst of times, the most courageous acts of kindness are possible.

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  Old Country Surprises - Book 1 of 2

  Ken Saik

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  How important is family to you? Mike, in Old Country Surprises, thinks he highly values family until his grandfather shows him that his job is more important. Determined to correct that impression, Mike agrees to his grandfather’s request. Go to Ukraine, and I find his grandfather’s birthplace.   
  Mike’s research leads him to experience the rich Ukrainian culture. Like a tourist he appreciates the various historical achievements and memorable artistic expressions of the Ukrainian people. An unanticipated plus was witnessing and experiencing the close caring community social interactions. Mike’s uncle’s business connections treated Mike and his siblings as personal guests. For Mike feeling as part of the Ukrainian family is a bonus. 
  Where was his great grandfather’s birthplace? That was the reason Mike’s grandfather asked him to travel to Ukraine. His present Ukrainian connections failed to help him. Who else could he turn to? His only possible prospect was a long shot, but he had to try.

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  The Sport of the Gods

  Paul Laurence Dunbar

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  The Sport of the Gods is a novel by Paul Laurence Dunbar, first published in 1902, centered around urban black life. Forced to leave the South, a family falls apart amid the harsh realities of Northern inner city life in this 1902 examination of the forces that extinguish the dreams of African Americans. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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  You Are the Love of My Life

  Susan Richards Shreve

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  It is 1973 and Watergate is on everyone's lips. Lucy Painter is a children's book illustrator and a single mother of two. She leaves New York and the married father of her children to live in a tightly knit Washington neighborhood in the house where she grew up and where she discovered her father's suicide. Lucy hopes for a fresh start, but her life is full of secrets: her children know nothing of her father's death or the identity of their own father. As the new neighbors enter their insular lives, her family's safety and stability become threatened.

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  Huntress The: Book Summary &...

  Hazel Quinn

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  The Huntress is a gripping historical thriller that immerses listeners in the dark and complex aftermath of World War II. The story follows three compelling characters—each on a mission of justice, redemption, and self-discovery. At the heart of the novel is Nina Markova, a former Russian pilot and member of the Night Witches, a legendary all-female aviation regiment. Haunted by her past and the weight of her actions during the war, Nina embarks on a personal quest to find the Huntress, a notorious war criminal who has evaded justice.
   
  Alongside Nina’s pursuit, the audiobook introduces Ian Graham, a British journalist with a troubled history, assigned to track down the Huntress. As Ian uncovers secrets that tie him to Nina’s mission, he grapples with his own moral dilemmas, questioning what justice truly means. Their paths converge in a tense and dramatic confrontation, filled with questions of right, wrong, and the cost of retribution.
   
  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.

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  When Time Runs Out

  VL McBeath

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  Tensions are rising but Harriet refuses to backdown . . .  
   
   
   
  As Mr. Wetherby's wealth and power increase, he won’t tolerate interference in his affairs . . .  
   
   
   
  From anyone. 
   
   
   
  But Harriet isn't 'just anyone' and when she sees him involved in a serious incident, she stores the information away. Maybe one day she can use it to get the future Mr Wetherby is intent on denying them. 
   
   
   
  Biding her time, she finally gets her chance. But facing the wrath of Mr. Wetherby, she soon discovers she has more to worry about than her own ambitions . . .  
   
   
   
  Inspired by a true story, When Time Runs Out continues the epic saga of one family's trials, tragedies, and triumphs as they seek their fortune in Victorian-era England.

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